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Lemons are one of those citrus fruits we don't think much about. Lemonade and lemon bars are the only recipes we seem to use them for. But with so many ways to use their juicy tartness, it's a wonder we don't add them to our recipes more often. Adding lemon juice or zest to some of your recipes...
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At first glance, it is hard to tell the differences between tangerine and mandarin. Not only do they look alike, their taste is also similar and both grow on trees that also look similar. They both are part of the orange family; however, tangerines are a specific type of mandarin as a tangerine...
The Senate and House of Representatives passed a new Farm Bill that was signed into law by the Oval Office just weeks before the 2019 ball drop, allowing for me to aptly name this article, “New Year, New Farm Bill.” In the spirit of a new Farm Bill, PCFMA has got you covered on the basics of this...
We love arugula! Available fall and early winter, it is also known as rocket, rugula, roquette and rucola. The leaves of this lovely green are shaped rather like an oak leaf with hints of red in the veins. It is of the same botanical family as watercress, cabbage and broccoli. Native to the...
Crack open a big beautiful pomegranate, heavy with juicy seeds and savor the color and texture of this lovely fruit. Rich ruby red seeds surrounded by white pith are found inside a leathery pinkish red outer rind, hiding all the goodness inside. The word pomeganate means 'apple with many seeds' and...